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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #75 on: February 15, 2025, 09:40:55 AM »

Thanks for the tips! Don't know if wormwood would be too bitter, but it sure would be awesome for my digestion, I need to check it out. And I'm already looking forward to make tea from fresh herbs again! Still the best. Yarrow is growing in our garden as well, should try that, too!

Okay, art question: do you make rough sketched for your art before you start the actual sketch of your final pic? Or do you dive straight into the real thing?
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« Reply #76 on: February 15, 2025, 10:13:18 AM »

I'm going to take this question...

I dive right in. I can't sketch to save my life. I rarely do even a quick scribble on a scrap of paper if I have an idea (I should post the one I did of Kimo for the pin-up calendar; it is hilarious), but it does happen from time to time—more to remember an idea than flesh it out. I envy people who do/can do sketches; sometimes, they are even more beautiful than a finished work.

My way isn't always the best though, since I don't have a clear concept on paper ahead of time it can be difficult in the long run. I had no idea about the 2025 calendar cover, aside from using Kaslen and putting her in a tree. I was still working on it a few hours before I had to post to the site. 

Question: Do you listen to music when you're being creative? Drawing, crafting etc. (I currently have Australian artist Montaigne in heavy rotation) and if you do what type of music?
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #77 on: February 17, 2025, 02:10:29 PM »

Honestly I find that so freeing to hear, because honestly, same. I usually work on sketches more to get an idea and to work the anatomy enough that I can do the fun things. Like the background or using the colors. I think it might be common for more painterly artists, where the sketches are more about placement.

As for music, it depends. For the more challenging parts I pop on video game music albums. I heard once that they are designed to keep your attention. Don’t know if that is true, but it usually works for me. If I am chilling, I turn on The Hu or my medival music playlist.

My question, what artists or genre of music do you listen to that No one expects from you? Mine is Scooter. 
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #78 on: March 14, 2025, 04:32:44 PM »

This question has been sitting here for a bit so I will answer. New Kids on the Block. I mean, I don't know if that's altogether unexpected but when I was very young, about 9 my (first) favourite musician was David Bowie, so I think people assume that I like "good" music for the most part and wouldn't enjoy a boy band.

Question: If you had to choose one book, one movie (or TV show), and one song to listen to for the rest of time what would you choose?
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #79 on: March 15, 2025, 11:45:03 AM »

...That's a really tough one. Repeating the same thing over and over I do a lot, but usually for a certain period, and then I want something new. This is especially true for music for me, so I think that is the toughest.
My book would be Crusade in jeans by Thea Beckmann (Dutch writer, first read this book when I was 11 -- the movie adaptation is awful, don't watch it!), my movie would be Pride (a British movie from 2014, comedy/drama/queer history), and my TV series would be Star Trek Voyager (because it's... home, lol). I have lost count for all three how many times I've consumed these, so seem like mostly correct choices.
Now a song... even one album is a hard choice, honestly. Hmm, one song I have repeated many times and has a bonus of being almost 10 minutes long, is Venice bitch by Lana Del Rey. It's very chill too, and I can sing or hum to it. I guess this is it. :)

Q: Do/did you read other comic books besides Elfquest? Or are there other types of fandoms you have participated in?
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #80 on: March 25, 2025, 12:52:09 AM »

Growing up in a rural area in the States, we didn't have access to much besides donald duck, superheroes, and eventually ElfQuest, but in the past two decades I've found a lot that is worth my shelf space and attention. The Jim Henson stuff from Archaia (DArk Crystal, Labyrinth, and Storyteller) were really good and not just cash-grabs. Castle Waiting by Linda Medley. The Autumnlands by Kurt Busiek.  Saga by Vaugn and Staples.

Here in Finland I've discovered the norwegian series Pohjantuli (Northern Lights) aka Nordlys by Malin Falch. So so so good, and right on the nose for anyone who likes Elfquest, and eeeeee the Finnish translation of the 7th book is out tomorrow!  :hyper So glad I replied to this post ...

Anyhow, since I've found that young-adult graphic novels are a great way to work on my finnish, I've been also enjoying Sisarukset Grémillet (Sisters Grimm?) from France and the finnish Myytiset (was so excited to find fantastical graphic novels based on finnish lore!). 

For fandoms, I've been active in some MMORPG fandoms - Everquest and Vanguard - but that's about it.

Question: Do you keep any toys/figurines around for your inner child?

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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #81 on: April 01, 2025, 06:47:50 AM »

Oooh thanks for the reading tips! I'd like to look into Nordlys!!

To answer the question: I kept the most precious of my plushies. They were and are so dear to me. Somehow the connection is stronger than to any of the plastic toys I owned. I still even have the plushie fish I received right after my birth from a family friend. It's name is Blubb. :)

What is your favorite means of travel (e.g. car, train, bicycle...)?
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #82 on: April 01, 2025, 01:41:30 PM »

Traveling:
It all comes with benefits and drawbacks.
There are the positive aspects of moving things by yourself in walking/hiking or using a bicycle. Of course, this is limited in reach and the amount of material that can be transported.

Trains could be nice if they were reliable. It is environmentally friendly and one can spend the time with other things than vigilantly watching the traffic.
Amount of possible luggage is moderate, but one often still has to reach the actual destination by different means. Trains work acceptably well between large cities and when being on time.
Trains can be very crowded and belated, also oneself has to be on time for the departure and is less flexible in that regard.

Cars. Depending on the motor and driving style more or less harmful to the environment. On the good side it is very flexible both in time as well as in destinations (unless over oceans, of course) and transporting goods is fairly easy. One usually has privacy in the car. One still has to deal with other participants in traffic, which can be exhausting.

So I prefer whatever is most suitable for the currently planned travel. :)


(plushies and figurines: Yes, I do have them.
Comics: Nah, I stay with EQ, though I might occasionally have a glance at something else, but I got enough text books to read, as well as some fantasy literature, so there is little time for another series of comics. I might feel tempted, still, once in a while.
book, movie/TV show: Could not decide*, I do hardly watch TV or similar things, and for movies it would be hard to decide, too.)
[* if I really had to: I do have some text books or a philisophical book, which might require much time to read and correctly understand, so maybe something like that, to keep me busy ;) ]


Question:
How does your time management work?

(If that is too abstract, then answer to: How much art do you draw, to which percentage is this ElfQuest, and are you satisfied with the amount you draw?)
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Re: Tell us about yourself
« Reply #83 on: April 04, 2025, 04:03:27 PM »

I'll take this one. I produce one piece of artwork per calendar year. It is 100% EQ (the calendar cover), and yes, it's enough for me. I used to draw more, but I don't feel much like being creative (like I used to).

Question: Who are your Top 3 favourite EQ characters, and why do you think they're better than the rest? ;D
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